Walkers brave the chilly weather as they stroll across Grantchester in Cambridge this morning

They said: “Although many surfaces are now above freezing, some remain below and it is possible in these areas for some icy patches to temporarily develop this morning where showers fall on untreated surfaces or where showers have resulted in wash-off of previous treatment. Any ice should clear by 10am.”

With plenty of cloud around to start tomorrow, it'll be generally frost-free and much less #cold than it was this morning for many pic.twitter.com/A6yIrIfml9

Forecasters said freezing temperatures overnight, coupled with showers in some areas, could lead to “difficult driving conditions on untreated surfaces, and slippery conditions on pavements and cycle paths are possible”.

Temperatures are expected to rise this weekend after a chilly day today in Reigate Heath, Surrey

“It is turning unsettled into next week as an area of deep low pressure moves towards the UK, Monday could see gales or severe gales in parts with squally showers, thunder, hail and the risk of snow in Scotland.

“There are signs it is turning colder again later next week as winds start to come in from the northwest.”

This week saw England and Wales shiver in the coldest night of winter so far after temperatures dropped to -8.1C in Benson, Oxfordshire, on yesterday.

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